Executive Director, Employment Standards Program Delivery

Job Information

Job Title: Executive Director Employment Standards Program Delivery

Job Requisition ID: 84654

Ministry: Jobs Economy Trade and Immigration

Location: Edmonton or Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: July 3 2026

Classification: Executive Manager I

About Us

For further information visit the ministry website at to the Assistant Deputy Minister Safe Fair and Healthy Workplaces Division the Executive Director Employment Standards Program Delivery provides leadership and oversight for the delivery of employment standards programs including the Office of the Employment Standards Registrar of Appeals. The position leads a senior management team responsible for the strategic planning and operational delivery of province-wide compliance enforcement and outreach programs ensuring practices are balanced consistent and aligned with legislative requirements. This includes oversight of the issuance of permits and variances under Employment Standards legislation as well as ensuring effective and timely appeals processes under the Employment Standards Code.

The Executive Director establishes and maintains strong partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of employment standards among industry employers and addition the role represents the department in advancing these standards through collaboration and engagement. The position also leads the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office ensuring appropriate supports are in place for temporary foreign workers experiencing workplace challenges. Identifying emerging issues and ensuring effective policies procedures and resources are in place will be critical to achieving departmental and corporate priorities.

Qualifications

Your background includes extensive senior management experience in large complex organizations with a strong understanding of employment standards and program delivery. You are a proven leader who develops strategic direction and draws on insights from a broad range of stakeholders to inform decision-making. You effectively engage staff build strong relationships and navigate conflict resolution in a manner that aligns with organizational priorities. You have demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholder groups and delivering results in a costeffective manner. Your expertise in employment standards combined with your exceptional communication skills are key to your success. A related degree is required.

Salary

$5896.65 - $7749.28 bi-weekly ($153902 - $202256 yearly)

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Up to 20% travel is required to support operational oversight of seven office locations throughout Alberta.

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Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Search Profile

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Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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